Year 3 English Printable Worksheets

Using 'have' and 'has' activityWith this handy year 3 worksheet, students are asked to write 'have' or 'has' to complete the sentences. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet for quick marking. Students can also have a go at marking their own work.

Conjunctions writing activityA conjunction is a word that is used to join two parts of a sentence.  For example:I brought an umbrella because it was raining heavily.Students write their own sentences using each conjunction included on the worksheet. This resource is a great activity to help children learn how to use conjunctions correctly in their writing. 

Prefixes - super–, anti– and auto–Adding a prefix to a root word can change its meaning and form a different word. For example:super + hero = superheroStudents write the root words in the correct columns to match them to the correct prefixes.

Using apostrophes to show singular and plural possessionFor single nouns, we add an apostrophe and an 's'. For example:The cat's food bowl was empty.For plural nouns, we add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example:The cats' beds were filled with soft blankets. 

Using 'a' and 'an' correctlyUse 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, for example: a dog, a book, a unicorn.Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound, for example: an apple, an egg, an umbrella.Students read the sentences and circle the correct answer. There is an answer sheet included for quick marking. Students can also practise marking their own work. Use this helpful worksheet at home or in the classroom to help children learn when to use 'a' and 'an' in their writing. 

What are inverted commas?Inverted commas, also known as speech marks, are punctuation marks used to enclose a direct quotation or a piece of dialogue in writing. Using inverted commas activityStudents rewrite the sentences adding speech marks where they are needed. By learning how to use inverted commas correctly, students will be able to improve their writing skills and communicate their ideas more clearly and effectively.

Identifying conjunctions - Time, place and causeHere are some examples of conjunctions expressing time, place, and cause:Time conjunctions: after, before, when, while, as, until, since, once, as soon as, by the time.Place conjunctions: above, below, between, inside, outside, near, next to, behind, in front of, across.Cause conjunctions: because, since, so, therefore, as a result, due to, owing to, thanks to, on account of, in order to.Students practise identifying conjunctions that express time, place and cause. Understanding conjunctions and how they connect ideas is an important skill for Year 3 students to develop in order to improve their writing and communication skills.If you found this worksheet helpful, check out our Using Conjunctions To Express Time, Place And Cause activity.

Using conjunctions to express time, place and causeUsing conjunctions can make sentences more complex and interesting by connecting related ideas together.Here are some examples of conjunctions expressing time, place, and cause:Time conjunctions: after, before, when, while, as, until, since, once, as soon as, by the time.Place conjunctions: above, below, between, inside, outside, near, next to, behind, in front of, across.Cause conjunctions: because, since, so, therefore, as a result, due to, owing to, thanks to, on account of, in order to.With this worksheet, students choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentences and then create sentences of their own. Our worksheet to help students identify conjunctions might also be useful - Identifying Conjunctions - Time, Place And Cause

Use of the forms 'a' and 'an'If a word starts with a consonant sound, we should use 'a.' If a word starts with a vowel sound, we should use 'an.' When in doubt, say the word out loud and listen for the sound at the beginning. If it sounds like a consonant, use 'a.' If it sounds like a vowel, use 'an.' This handy worksheet asks students to complete the sentences by writing 'a' or 'an'. Encourage Year 3 students to practise using 'a' and 'an' in their writing and speaking, and to ask for help when they're not sure which one to use.

Words with long A sound - ayHave your students read through the sentences and fill in the spaces using the 'ay' words from the word bank. This resource will help children read and spell words with the long vowel a sound. We use 'ay' in the middle and at the end of words including play, midday, crayon, player, holiday, hay, day, etc.What is a cloze activity?A cloze worksheet is a useful activity to improve a child's reading comprehension and grammar skills. Words are removed from the text for students to fill in as an exercise in reading comprehension.   

Words with long A sound - aiHave your students read through the sentences and fill in the spaces using the 'ai' words from the word bank. This resource will help children read and spell words with the long vowel a sound. We use 'ai' in the middle of words including train, rain, paint, grain, wait, tail, waist, etc.What is a cloze activity?A cloze worksheet is a useful activity to improve a child's reading comprehension and grammar skills. Words are removed from the text for students to fill in as an exercise in reading comprehension.   

This fun activity is a great resource to help your students feel comfortable with the concept of syllables. Children read the words and colour the picture by the number of syllables in each word. A handy resource that can be used in the classroom or as a fun homework activity!

This Christmas-themed worksheet asks students to draw a line to match the Christmas words to the pictures. This activity will help with a child's spelling, reading, and vocabulary.

This Christmas-themed worksheet asks students to draw a line to match the Christmas words to the pictures. This activity will help with a child's spelling, reading, and vocabulary.

This colourful Christmas-themed worksheet asks students to unscramble the words which have to do with Christmas. There are six words to unscramble.

This colourful thank you template is great for supporting independent writing activities and can be used for a variety of different topics.

This animal-themed literacy resource asks students to think of adjectives to create alliterations. For example: curious cat

This literacy resource asks students to think of adjectives to create alliterations. For example: blue balloons.

Celebrate Dr Seuss's birthday on 2 March, with this simple word search. Students find the Dr Seuss titles hidden in the puzzle.

Dr Seuss was born on 2 March 1904. Celebrate his birthday with this letter mix up worksheet. Students make as many words as they can by rearranging the letters in the words 'Cat in the hat'.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes an interesting article about camouflage with questions to answer.

Learning phonics - This KS2 English resource focuses on the sounds 'sh' and 'ch'. Students fill in the missing letters and sort the words correctly. This resource is great for helping students with their reading and spelling.

Learning phonics - a year 3 English worksheet that focuses on 'ur' and 'er'. Students must fill in the missing letters and sort the words correctly. This resource is great for reading and spelling.

This English resource is a cloze activity that has been created using the words from Spelling List 2 which can also be found in this unit. There are 12 words with the letters 'wh'. Students are asked to complete the sentences using the correct word from the word bank.

This cloze activity has been created using the words from Spelling List 1 which can also be found in this unit. There are 12 words that all end in 'tch'. Students are asked to complete teh sentences using the correct word from the word bank.

Children complete the sentences by choosing 'but' or 'though'.

Children complete the sentences by choosing did or done.

Time connectives are words or phrases which are used to tell a reader when something is happening. This year 3 worksheet was designed to encourage students to use time connectives by writing them in a sentence.

Time connectives are words or phrases which are used to tell a reader when something is happening. This year 3 worksheet was designed to encourage students to use time connectives by writing them in a sentence.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use prefixes - in, im, il and ir. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use adjectives with suffix - est. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use nouns with suffix - ness. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use nouns with suffix - ment. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use adverbs with suffix - ly. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use adjectives with suffix - less. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

This year 3 English resource is designed to encourage children to use adjectives with suffix - ful. Students write their own sentences using the words provided.

What is Samhainophobia? What are the colours of Halloween? Why are jack-o'-lanterns carved? Students read the facts about Halloween and fill in the missing words. There is a word bank to help them.

This Halloween worksheet includes 12 spellings for children to learn. Children put the spellings in alphabetical order and fill in the missing words to complete the sentences about Halloween.

Students are asked to solve the Halloween riddles by making inferences about the clues. This is a fun way to get your children thinking!

All of these words are related to pirates. Look at the list of words. How quickly can you find all of the words in the list?

All of these words are associated with going back to school. Students are asked to unscramble the letters and write the words correctly on the lines.

All of these words are associated with spring. How many syllables does each word have? Write the correct number of syllables on the lines.

All of the words hidden in the grid are associated with St. Patrick's Day. See how many words you can find.

Students are asked to find each character from books written by author Dr. Seuss in the grid.

Do your students like reading Dr. Seuss books? Let's find out! Students are asked to fill in the missing words by completing the names of the Dr. Seuss books.

This poem is all about Autumn. Students are asked to read through the poem and answer the accompanying questions.

This multi-step worksheet will help children practice their sentence building. Students unscramble the words to write a statement. They then use the same words to write a question.

This multi-step worksheet will help children practice their sentence building. Students unscramble the words to write a statement. They then use the same words to write a question.